The streetcar really is fun to ride! Just don't call it a cable car (in the same way you're never supposed to say "Frisco" in the presence of a San Francisco native ... people here in NOLA tend to be very particular about what certain things are called as well

Oops, sorry. Of course it's a streetcar! As in A Streetcar Named Desire. I knew that.

Originally Posted by JacquesD

In the meantime, I am trying to nudge my plans around to be in town that weekend, because every time I visit this thread and see how plans are progressing I get a little more bummed that I won't be around for them. Fingers crossed!

Yay! It would be great to have a local join us. It really is shaping up into what seems like a great get togther. Thank you so much for your input, Jacques. Really hoping you can join us.

Quarry, Shannon sounds soooo nice!

I'm game for jazz in the Marigny or a Haunted Tour (a good one). I'm just generally game.

Quarry, it is 90% sure we will come. The fiance does not like to book yet, because he is not quite sure with work etc. but he never wants to book ahead anyway. But he is willing to go! We will be driving anyway so no problems with plane tickets. Arriving on Friday.
We will be newly wed!

“Every gun that is made, every warship launched, every rocket fired signifies in the final sense, a theft from those who hunger and are not fed, those who are cold and are not clothed. This world in arms is not spending money alone. It is spending the sweat of its laborers, the genius of its scientists, the hopes of its children. This is not a way of life at all in any true sense. Under the clouds of war, it is humanity hanging on a cross of iron.”
― Dwight D. Eisenhower

Quarry, it is 90% sure we will come. The fiance does not like to book yet, because he is not quite sure with work etc. but he never wants to book ahead anyway. But he is willing to go! We will be driving anyway so no problems with plane tickets. Arriving on Friday.
We will be newly wed!

Yay! Exciting and romantic, too!

"Like a lobster with a pearl in its claw, the beet held the jasmine firmly without crushing or obscuring it. Beet lifted jasmine, the way a bullnecked partner lifts a ballerina, and the pair came on stage on citron's fluty cue. As if jasmine were a collection of beautiful paintings, beet hung it in the galleries of the nose, insured it against fire or theft, threw a party to celebrate it. Citron mailed the invitations." Jitterbug Perfume by Tom Robbins p. 189

Just for head count purposes - Mr. Cocogirl will not be joining us as he is scheduled to work. It'll be difficult, but I guess I'll just have to make the sacrifice of going without him. Oh, whoa is me! heehee

As much as we'd welcome Mr. Coco, he might only slow you down, girl. Thanks for the head count consideration.

Given the choice between jazz and a haunting, I'd lean toward the ghosts. Live music tends to be too loud for me. (I have to wear earplugs in movie theatres. If only my nose were as sensitive!) It all depends on Mr. Q. He can run a marathon, but it's hard for him to stay up past 8 o'clock.

Hope this cheesehead will still be welcome in NOLA -- Our Packers beat the Saints last night!

In a world where 6 million people are added each month, every landscape matters.

Catching up on perfume news by reading Robin's Now Smell This blog, I noticed that Saks is now carrying Diptyque roll-ons. L'Ombre Dans L'Eau and Philosykos come in a .25 oz. size for $55; L'eaux of Hesperides, Neroli, and Tarocco cost $48 for .7 oz.

In a world where 6 million people are added each month, every landscape matters.

"Like a lobster with a pearl in its claw, the beet held the jasmine firmly without crushing or obscuring it. Beet lifted jasmine, the way a bullnecked partner lifts a ballerina, and the pair came on stage on citron's fluty cue. As if jasmine were a collection of beautiful paintings, beet hung it in the galleries of the nose, insured it against fire or theft, threw a party to celebrate it. Citron mailed the invitations." Jitterbug Perfume by Tom Robbins p. 189

ah, but it's not so bad to have that long-sleeved blouse on for the first wearing, hang it back up, and then pull it out a couple of weeks later and have that waft of scent travel to your nose. I love those cartoons (usually of Pepe le Pew) where the fingers of aroma travel around the corner and tickle someone's nose; 'cuz that's just how I picture it when a new scent catches my attention!

Le sniff indeed! If not for copyright issues*, I'd put that pert Pepe illustration on a pin for all attendees. As it is, I've got this design coming from Cafe Press. Hope the details reproduce well.

*The copyright attorneys for the Milk Board of California put the kibosh on me or any nature group using the words "Got Milkweed" (some butterflies are dependent on the spp. Asclepias for their existence). I got one mug printed with the forbidden words before the lawyers stepped in. Neither Cafe Press nor Zazzle will print Got Milkweed. They'll print any other "Got Xxx" phrasing, but the word milk is banned. Dumb.

In a world where 6 million people are added each month, every landscape matters.

That stinks, Quarry. You'd think, as a gesture of good will at the very least, they'd allow a not-for-profit to use Got Milkweed for a good cause. I think it's wonderful that you are making buttons, Quarry. I love the one you've designed. You are such a sweetheart!

"Like a lobster with a pearl in its claw, the beet held the jasmine firmly without crushing or obscuring it. Beet lifted jasmine, the way a bullnecked partner lifts a ballerina, and the pair came on stage on citron's fluty cue. As if jasmine were a collection of beautiful paintings, beet hung it in the galleries of the nose, insured it against fire or theft, threw a party to celebrate it. Citron mailed the invitations." Jitterbug Perfume by Tom Robbins p. 189

We'll probably be up for a jazz brunch. I would like to attend mass at St. Louis cathedral Sunday morning (I'm not Catholic, I'm Episcopalian, btw - in case it matters - but I can't miss St. Louis Cathedral). We usually go out for breakfast on Sunday mornings after church. Jazz brunch sounds like fun.

We'll just leave that brunch option out there for any who choose to coordinate a time on Saturday to rendezvous on Sunday.

I was glancing at one of my daughter's old tourist booklets before dropping it in the recycling box and noticed that The Shops at Canal Place (where Saks is located) contains a L'Occitane. I checked it out online this morning, and I see it's virtually next door to Saks (#117 on map). So if there's anything from this company that's on your to-test list, there should be plenty of time before/after our stint at Saks.

LATE-BREAKING UPDATE VIA NOWSMELLTHIS: New at Saks, Bond No. 9 I Love New York (male and female versions).

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In a world where 6 million people are added each month, every landscape matters.

I'd probably be up for Sunday brunch, here's a link to a place from a rough guide to New Orleans called the Green Goddess...anyone ever been here? Just throwing it out there to the list:http://www.greengoddessnola.com/

"Like a lobster with a pearl in its claw, the beet held the jasmine firmly without crushing or obscuring it. Beet lifted jasmine, the way a bullnecked partner lifts a ballerina, and the pair came on stage on citron's fluty cue. As if jasmine were a collection of beautiful paintings, beet hung it in the galleries of the nose, insured it against fire or theft, threw a party to celebrate it. Citron mailed the invitations." Jitterbug Perfume by Tom Robbins p. 189

Not sure about brunch for me, but I might be swayed if I get enough sleep Saturday night

They say that dancing is a very effective way to ensure a good night's sleep, yes?

"Like a lobster with a pearl in its claw, the beet held the jasmine firmly without crushing or obscuring it. Beet lifted jasmine, the way a bullnecked partner lifts a ballerina, and the pair came on stage on citron's fluty cue. As if jasmine were a collection of beautiful paintings, beet hung it in the galleries of the nose, insured it against fire or theft, threw a party to celebrate it. Citron mailed the invitations." Jitterbug Perfume by Tom Robbins p. 189

I'd probably be up for Sunday brunch, here's a link to a place from a rough guide to New Orleans called the Green Goddess...anyone ever been here? Just throwing it out there to the list:http://www.greengoddessnola.com/

Green Goddess is AMAZING - creative and delicious food in a charming tucked-away alley in the Quarter. (Assuming you can get a table outside, since their indoor seating is a bit cramped, and don't mind waiting for either - they don't take reservations and it's pretty popular.) Definitely worth an addition to the map!

"Like a lobster with a pearl in its claw, the beet held the jasmine firmly without crushing or obscuring it. Beet lifted jasmine, the way a bullnecked partner lifts a ballerina, and the pair came on stage on citron's fluty cue. As if jasmine were a collection of beautiful paintings, beet hung it in the galleries of the nose, insured it against fire or theft, threw a party to celebrate it. Citron mailed the invitations." Jitterbug Perfume by Tom Robbins p. 189

“Every gun that is made, every warship launched, every rocket fired signifies in the final sense, a theft from those who hunger and are not fed, those who are cold and are not clothed. This world in arms is not spending money alone. It is spending the sweat of its laborers, the genius of its scientists, the hopes of its children. This is not a way of life at all in any true sense. Under the clouds of war, it is humanity hanging on a cross of iron.”
― Dwight D. Eisenhower

Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh hhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!
I know you considered it early on, C Rose, and I had virtually given up all hope that you could make it, but when I saw you were the latest poster in this thread, my spirit began to rise, and then jubilation -- It's real!

FrouFrou, you've reminded me that you're an illustrator. Lordie, how many times in my professional career and private life do I wish I could have connected with the likes of you. I El-Oh-Vee-Ee-LOVE your works seen at the aafke-art.com link. I've got a ceiling that could use your touch. Tell you what, let's plan the next meet-up (maybe Calif./Scent Bar in winter 2012?) and you can go crazy -- button, poster -- ooo, ooo -- screensaver! Okay, I'm getting ahead of myself. One thing at a time. (Must remember to tease Mr. Frou about his Pepe name.)

In a world where 6 million people are added each month, every landscape matters.

“Every gun that is made, every warship launched, every rocket fired signifies in the final sense, a theft from those who hunger and are not fed, those who are cold and are not clothed. This world in arms is not spending money alone. It is spending the sweat of its laborers, the genius of its scientists, the hopes of its children. This is not a way of life at all in any true sense. Under the clouds of war, it is humanity hanging on a cross of iron.”
― Dwight D. Eisenhower

"Like a lobster with a pearl in its claw, the beet held the jasmine firmly without crushing or obscuring it. Beet lifted jasmine, the way a bullnecked partner lifts a ballerina, and the pair came on stage on citron's fluty cue. As if jasmine were a collection of beautiful paintings, beet hung it in the galleries of the nose, insured it against fire or theft, threw a party to celebrate it. Citron mailed the invitations." Jitterbug Perfume by Tom Robbins p. 189

Brilliant Frou-Frou. Said it before, and I'll say it again: I love a good ceiling!
You have flying horses, I have insects and grasses.
Don't you feel sorry for the rest of the world and their plain ceilings?

In a world where 6 million people are added each month, every landscape matters.

Just bought my plane tickets and noticed for first time that we're convening on 11-11-11! Well OKAY. (I still need to get my hotel...)
My DH is just back from a Saints/Texans game weekend in New Orleans -- I'm glad we're not going to be there on a home game day -- he said it's unbelievable, the whole city goes nuts and downtown / french quarter get inundated! (thanks whoever first pointed that out to us!)

"Like a lobster with a pearl in its claw, the beet held the jasmine firmly without crushing or obscuring it. Beet lifted jasmine, the way a bullnecked partner lifts a ballerina, and the pair came on stage on citron's fluty cue. As if jasmine were a collection of beautiful paintings, beet hung it in the galleries of the nose, insured it against fire or theft, threw a party to celebrate it. Citron mailed the invitations." Jitterbug Perfume by Tom Robbins p. 189

This morning I emailed our four hosts: Shannon/Avery, Marie/Saks, Mary/Bourbon French, Amy/Hové to let them know our group size ("The confirmed attendees number 20 [that breaks downs to 4 men, 13 women + 3 good-sport, tagalong husbands]. Six more people said they'd like to attend, but haven't been able to confirm. If our number increases significantly in the next couple weeks, I'll let you know."). I also asked Marie about new products we might expect at Saks and especially asked after Tom Ford Violet Blonde. She didn't answer the Ford question directly, so I'm guessing that means it's a no(?). Her response:

I am waiting to hear back from Steven Putt, our marketing director, who you first contacted, to get the details for your visit. I forwarded him your email with a reminder this morning.
The “new fragrances” we currently have available for you to try:

Jo Malone Bluebell

Elie Saab

Cartier Le Baiser Voler

Prada Candy

Burberry Body

Possibly the new Bond fragrance, N.Y. Amber, shipping in November

Possibly the new Creed fragrance, Royal Oud, shipping in November

We’ll keep you posted!

In a world where 6 million people are added each month, every landscape matters.

... And I just heard from Mary/Bourbon French Parfums. She's going to set up a dessert bar for us. You do know calories don't count when you're on vacation--right?

Since you will be coming after lunch, I would like to do a dessert bar for your group. We can do it in the courtyard, but if it rains, we also have plenty of room in the store. We will also have plenty of samples for the group. Is there anything else you need me to do?
Thanks,
Mary

In a world where 6 million people are added each month, every landscape matters.

Heard back from Shannon/Avery. She's suggesting more places to dine after we leave her establishment Friday.

So exciting! I can’t wait! We are definitely prepared for your visit…. For dinner after your cocktails at Avery, Cochon is close, casual, and walking distance. There is also Emerils (which is wonderful but a little on the more expensive side) Tommys, which is Italian, or St. Marie (which is great for hosting large parties). For those that may want a more relaxed atmosphere, you could try Grande Isle for seafood, which is close to harrah’s Casino.

Look forward to seeing you all on Friday, November 11!

On the teensiest of sad notes for me -- strike up the violin section -- I heard from Amazon that the release date for Jean-Claude Ellena's book Perfume: The Alchemy of Scent has been pushed back. My pre-ordered copy was supposed to arrive here the first week of November, but now it's not expected until the third or fourth week of that month. Whhhhaaaaa. I so wanted that to be my book for the train ride. I think I shall insist on being inconsolable for a while.

In a world where 6 million people are added each month, every landscape matters.

[/COLOR][/INDENT]On the teensiest of sad notes for me -- strike up the violin section -- I heard from Amazon that the release date for Jean-Claude Ellena's book Perfume: The Alchemy of Scent has been pushed back. My pre-ordered copy was supposed to arrive here the first week of November, but now it's not expected until the third or fourth week of that month. Whhhhaaaaa. I so wanted that to be my book for the train ride. I think I shall insist on being inconsolable for a while.[/QUOTE]

Quarry, dear, sorry about the perfume book, I am posting this musical "cheer" from Grandpa Elliot in New Orleans and others around the world...don't worry! There may be a violin in here somewhere alongside the washboards and guitars.

"Like a lobster with a pearl in its claw, the beet held the jasmine firmly without crushing or obscuring it. Beet lifted jasmine, the way a bullnecked partner lifts a ballerina, and the pair came on stage on citron's fluty cue. As if jasmine were a collection of beautiful paintings, beet hung it in the galleries of the nose, insured it against fire or theft, threw a party to celebrate it. Citron mailed the invitations." Jitterbug Perfume by Tom Robbins p. 189